Lost My Beloved Pirate

My feisty beloved Wink Jack Sparrow was found at the bottom of his tank by my hubby this morning. :'''( Wink had very suddenly
stopped eating about 3 days ago, and took to hiding in his "urn" decoration and looking out. His behaviour changed so suddenly : morning he was fine - eating swimming, knocking the snail of the wall of his tank- that evening he quit eating.

He had developed what I think may have been lymphocystis - a small odd looking thing on his dorsal fin. This didn't seem to affect him in any way, but I did a course of Maracyn Plus. I was not particularly concerned with this at first since he acted normal and was eating, and most of what I read said this was not fatal. How he could have contacted this I have no idea....everything was good in his tank.

I have already decided that one day I other will get a namesake betta, since his feisty attitude and spirit just has to be living on in another little guy who will get that 10 gallon tank Wink fooled me into all to himself.

It really sucks to start the new year this way. I will miss him.:''(

 

My thoughts are with you.

 

I am so sorry to hear about the little guys passing. Sometimes to find them this way is harder than if they had been severely ill for a while. I do feel for you and want you to know that he will not be forgotten. He was indeed a feisty little fellow and deserves a namesake for sure.

You have our deepest sympathies and we send you our thoughts and prayers.

Bless you, Little King RIP :'(

Rose

 

It's amazing how attached you get to these guys.

So sorry you lost that little one.

 

I'm so sorry too, I agree about being so attached to fish. I wouldn't admit this to anyone else but the forum, but I cry each time one goes.

 

Sorry for your loss... RIP

 

I'm very sorry to hear you lost WJS.

 

Very sorry to hear, I know how attached you were to the little fellow

 

I am so sorry to hear you lost Wink Jack Sparrow, Valerie. It's so hard to lose a pet or anybody for that matter especially during the holidays. I hope that you can find it in your heart to find him a name sake soon. Hugs. Natalie

 

Hello Val
I was shocked to read your topic... and saw that you had lost Wink...JS.
Ohhh mann..... I know how much you loved him... and what a favorite he was to you. Its so sad...these betta's really do get under our skin and into our hearts.
I also agree that getting a namesake in his honor would be fantastic. And how lucky that new Betta would be to come home with you...

sending hugs your way... ....

~ kate

 

:'( :'( We're really sorry that you lost little Wink Jack Sparrow! He was a special Betta for sure!

 

Val, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss of little Wink. He was an adorable little guy and I know you gave him all the love he could hope for. Every day we have with our bettas is a blessing, and he lived a happy life with you until the end. My condolences. *hugs*

 

Sorry about your betta. I have lost a special one recently too.

 

Valle, we know you gave him a good life, and that's what counts. I hope Richard is getting along alright, I know that was his lil buddy. (Kinda like the skipper and gilligan. )